Career Planning and Course Selection Guidance
Explore Endorsements and Programs of Study to align with your interests and career aspirations. Discover the diverse options available in STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies. Get insights on making informed choices, accessing resources for career exploration, and utilizing CFISD CTE videos for more information. Begin selecting your Endorsement and program options, and plan your course selections for a successful academic journey towards your future goals.
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Endorsements Endorsements & Programs of Study Programs of Study
Endorsements Endorsementsare a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students can choose from 5 Endorsement areas: Students can choose from 5 Endorsement areas: 1. STEM 2. Business & Industry 3. Public Services 4. Arts & Humanities 5. Multidisciplinary Studies (Student Booklet (Student Booklet pages pages 12 12- -13 13) )
Programs of Study Programs of Study are a coherent sequence of CTE courses, industry-based certifications, & work-based learning designed to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers. They also support the completion of an endorsement.
Choosing an Endorsement& Option/Program of Study may seem overwhelming Remember that this is a plan - there will be an opportunity to make changes in high school! Simply start by asking yourself a few questions: *What are my interest, talents, and/or career aspirations? *What are my post-secondary goals? Explore career options in Xello Mycfisd.net/Additional Resources/Xello SSO Student Access Mycfisd.net/Additional Resources/Xello SSO Student Access Explore Options Careers Xello Dashboard Click on More Filters/Career Clusters or School Subjects
Check out the CFISD CTE videos Check out the CFISD CTE videos to learn more about some of the programs available here in our district https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cfisd+cte (Note: There are several different videos available)
Now Now 1 Select your Endorsement(s) (example: Business & Industry/ Ag, Food & Natural Resources) 2 - Choose an Option or Program of Study (example: Ag1 Animal Science) 3 Use the list of courses provided to make your selections for each year 4 Add these courses to your 4-Year Plan
If you have space If you have space available available Course Title Course # Grade Level (s) Description Professional Communications (.5 credit) 06020 9-12 Develop effective interpersonal communication skills Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) (.5 credit) 51220 9-10 Developkeyboarding & formatting skills needed for success in the workplace You may want to consider including: LeadWorthy (.5 credit) 60220 9-12 Activity-oriented course designed to develop personal responsibility, leadership, and professional skills through explicit social-emotional participatory learning experiences Photojournalism (.5 credit) 08620 9-12 Introduces the world of photography and journalism; must have your own digital camera Principles of Education & Training 86423 9-11 Basic knowledge and skills needed for a career in education 9th graders may enroll after taking Principles of Human Services or Principles of Hospitality & Tourism in middle school Nutrition, digestion, calories/metabolism, diet-related diseases, food allergies, safety & sanitation in food preparation Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (.5 credit) 85720 9-11 Additional courses in any of the 4 core academic areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) Automotive Basics 93943 9-11 Basic repair, maintenance and servicing of vehicle systems Business Information Management I 54623 9-12 Word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, databases, internet research, & emerging technologies Journalism I 08123 9-12 Required prerequisite for Adv. Journalism I Yearbook or Adv. Journalism I - Newspaper Writing, technology, visual, and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students produce effective communications Debate I 06513 9-12 Required prerequisite for Debate II-IV Study current events and logic while preparing and presenting arguments on a variety of controversial issues; participation in competitive speech and debate events is required Intro to Cosmetology 94023 9-11 Hair style, manicures, skin care, make up, and other aspects of the personal care service industry Digital Media 54543 9-12 Design and create multimedia projects using Adobe Photoshop; potential for certification Child Development 85233 10-12 Child growth from prenatal through school-age children Money Matters 53913 9-12 Bank record management, credit cards, investing, insurance and budgets Additional courses from your Endorsement area(s) Creative & Imaginative Writing (.5 or 1 credit) 09520 09523 10-12 Develop increased skill, creativity, and versatility as writers ACT/SAT Prep (.5 credit) 00370 11-12 Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II Provides students with strategies for college entrance exams African-American Studies 14213 10-12 Focus on the historical and cultural contributions of African-Americans Mexican-American Studies 14113 10-12 Focus on the historical and cultural contributions of Mexican-Americans Psychology (.5 credit) or Psychology AP (.5 credit) 13620 13650 11-12 Understanding the concept of human behavior, theories of personality, human growth & development Sociology (.5 credit) 13420 11-12 Understanding of self and the society in which one lives Street Law (.5 credit) or (1 credit) 13720 13723 11-12 Court structure, criminal procedure, civil rights & other legal issues; criminal law one semester & civil law the other semester Any of the courses listed in the Student Booklet page 52 World Area Studies K or H (.5) or (1 credit) 14010 14113 11-12 Study of geography, culture, history, politics, and economic development of selected regions PALs I PALs II 60023 60123 11-12 Peer Assistance & Leadership program; work as a peer mentor with elementary, middle & high school age youth; effective training in resiliency strategies. Application required College Readiness & Study Skills (.5 credit) 00340 12 Open to students who plan to attend post-secondary education; designed to help students transition into the post-secondary environment
Complete & Check Your 4-Year Plan List High School credits earned in Middle School (Student Booklet page 54) Fill in course names & levels for required courses listed Add Health, LOTE, Fine Arts, & PE requirements Add Endorsement/Program of Study courses & Course # s List Alternate Electives for 9th Grade (1st & 2nd choice) Directions: Courses required at a specific grade level are noted in the chart below. Students have flexibility in determining the year of study for the following graduation requirements: World History or World Geography, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, PE and Health. High School credits earned in Middle School Pds 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English II _____ Math: _________________ (Level) _____ Science: _______________ (Level) _____ English III _____ (Level) Math: _________________ (Level) _____ Science: _______________ (Level) _____ English IV: _____ (Level) English I _____ (Level) Math: _________________ (Level) _____ 1 (Level) Math: _________________ (Level) _____ 2 Science: _______________ (Level) _____ Government ( ) _____ (Level) Economics ( ) _____ (Level) Biology _____ (Level) 3 U.S. History _____ (Level) 4 (Course #) (Course #) PACE ( ) 00120 __________ ( ) ______ 5 (Course #) (Course #) (Course #) 6 (Course #) (Course #) (Course #) (Course #) 7 (Course #) (Course #) (Course #) (Course #) Alternate Electives for 9th Grade: 1. ____________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________
